Sr. Manager-Procurement

Job Description

Job Description

Department:  Sourcing & External Manufacturing

Reports to:  Sr Dir, External Manufacturing & Strategic Sourcing

Location:  Scranton, PA or Lancaster, PA

At Bazooka, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager, Procurement to lead our procurement operations and strategies. This role will focus on managing key categories, supplier relationships, and the end-to-end sourcing process, including RFP development, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities align with organizational goals and contribute to cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation, without ever trading compliance or quality for speed or cost, and while giving leadership a direct, honest view of where things stand.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

•    Strategic thinker. You have a deep understanding of category management, supplier performance, and procurement best practices.

•    Skilled negotiator. You bring proven expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation, structuring agreements so neither side carries more than its fair share of cost, timeline, or risk.

•    Talented communicator. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a habit of raising issues early and directly so nobody on either side is caught off guard.

•    Analytical operator. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and market trends to inform procurement strategies.

•    Ownership mindset. You see initiatives through to the finish, including the follow-up needed to keep suppliers and internal partners on track.

•    Leadership. Strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, drawing out sharper thinking from the people and partners you work with.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

•    Category Management. You develop and implement category strategies to optimize sourcing of key goods and services, lead cross-functional teams to assess market trends and supplier capabilities, monitor category performance, and build should-cost models with category pricing insights.

•    Supplier Relationship Management. You build and maintain strong supplier relationships grounded in direct, early communication and a fair distribution of cost and risk, manage supplier performance through regular reviews and KPIs, and resolve issues before they disrupt the business.

•    Sourcing & RFP Management. You lead the end-to-end sourcing process for strategic procurement needs, develop and manage comprehensive RFPs, and collaborate with stakeholders to select suppliers based on total value, not just cost.

•    Contract Management. You negotiate, draft, and manage procurement contracts to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and favorable terms are never sacrificed for speed, working with legal and business teams and managing renewals and amendments.

•    Continuous Improvement. You drive continuous improvement initiatives through to completion using data and analytics, stay current on market trends and technological innovations, and promote a culture of innovation and cost-consciousness.

•    Cross-Functional Collaboration. You partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, and IT to ensure procurement strategies support broader business goals, bringing out the best thinking in each team along the way, and provide expert guidance on procurement-related decisions and risk.

WHAT ARE THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus

•    5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain, focused on category management, supplier relationship management, sourcing, RFPs, and contract management

•    Strong understanding of category management principles and procurement strategies

•    In-depth knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and industry best practices

•    High proficiency in procurement software and tools, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)